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05/20/2011

Nearly seven years ago, Auto was brought to us by a woman that was driving around with sick puppy in the trunk of her car. It was the day before Thanksgiving, and we'd been talking about wanting a dog for months. She pulled up to Mike's automotive shop and asked "ya want a shop dog?" He gave her $20 dollars and took the puppy. Auto was full of fleas and was very ill with parvo all in his first few weeks of life. By nothing short of a miracle, we were able to treat his parvo and he made a full recovery.

Auto is a working dog. By first glance, you may not know that he's just pulled a 48 hour shift. He's not a cuddler, but he will guard your doorway all through the night. He's not a fetcher, but if the mood strikes him, he will jump as high as you can imagine for just the right toy. Auto has a sensitive side that is most obvious when he's eating. He enjoys smelling his food first, then he will savour each bite - in no hurry to eat quickly, even amongst a large pack of dogs. It shows his security and rank in that he does not have to worry about his food being taken. When I'm around him, I feel a sense of trust . He's a professional at what he does, and I'm always more than willing to pay him in treats and kisses.

If you feel inspired, share with us the story of your dog in the comments below...

05/10/2011

﻿We'd like to bring to you our Dog Dossiers - a monthly introduction to the four legged creatures that step into our lives and teach US so many things. If you feel inspired, share with us about your furry friend in the comments below.

From time to time, I meet a dog that I connect with on a superior level, and perhaps in someway it's because I admire them. Of course every dog we work with holds a place within, but much like a soul mate, there are some that spark an instant connection.

Max is a young and lively dog, though at times still a bit skeptical about the rough-rowdy play going on around him. He prefers one on one interactions and he's truly in his element when he can sit back and take in the excitement around him at a distance. He has a gentle calm about him that lacks any bit of insecurity - I admire that. Max reminds me to step back for a moment and take things in through sight, scent and soul.